Delta to heat up tourism industry
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a plan to develop tourism as a key economic sector in the Mekong Delta.
Photo exhibition on Chinese heritage in Hanoi
A total of 120 photos on China’s world heritage sites are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.
Inscription heritage status sought
Monument inscriptions in Han Chinese and Nom (old Vietnamese script based on Chinese characters) at the royal citadel in Hue will be submitted to UNESCO to be recognised as a…
Flag to be planted on Fansipan peak to mark Hanoi’s millennium
The tourism sector will plant a flag on the nation’s highest mountain, the Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai to mark the capital city’s millennium birthday.
Members of the public and incoming passengers have been reminded to comply with the new measure on the quantity of tobacco products that they may bring into Hong Kong since August 1, 2010.
VNAT invites tourism sector on Europe campaign
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has invited tourism agencies, hoteliers and travel firms to join a marketing program in Germany, Belgium and France later this month.
International art photo exhibition opens in Hanoi
The awarding ceremony of the Vietnam International Art Photo Contest took place in Hanoi on August 1, coinciding with the opening of an exhibition showcasing prize winning works.
Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition opens in Laos
An exhibition to mark one thousand years of Thang Long-Hanoi opened in Vientiane, Laos, on August 2, helping the Lao people and the Vietnamese community in the country better understand Hanoi's 1,000-year history.
Embroidered picture for Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary
An embroidered picture called “Coi xua” made by the Coi Xua Handicraft and Export Company from Van Lam craft village in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has recently been introduced in Hanoi.
UNESCO recognises royal citadel as world heritage
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee recognises Vietnam’s Thang Long Royal Citadel as a world cultural heritage at its 34th session in Brazil on July 31, according to the Hanoi People’s Committee.
UAE to boost tourism cooperation with Vietnam
Many travel agents from the United Arabia Emirates (UAE) have visited Vietnam to seek out business opportunities in the field of tourism.
Singapore helps Vietnam develop cruise tourism
A group of entrepreneurs from Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be coming to Vietnam for a survey trip next week to help develop cruise tourism.
Flower garlands festival marks Hanoi anniversary
A night festival with flower garlands and coloured lanterns entitled “Thang Long Hallmark” was held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relics on July 31 to celebrate the 1,000 th birthday of the capital city of Hanoi.
Live television programme warms up ties
A live television programme linking the capital cities of Vietnam, Laos and France was broadcasted on July 31 to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 120th birthday and the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of him as “a hero of national liberation and a great man of culture”.
Installation of Thanh Giong statue completed
The installation of a statue of the legendary hero of Thanh Giong (Saint Giong) in the Da Chong Mountain in Hanoi’s suburban district of Soc Son completed on August 1.
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